There is something wonderfully satisfying about putting a beautiful turkey sitting in the middle of the table on Christmas day and serving your salivating family. If cooked properly the turkey can be a deliciously moist bird which can be enjoyed by all the family. Plan every aspect of your Christmas cookery carefully and meticulously and then you can relax a little more on the actual day. 14lb/ 6.5kg approx Turkey 250g Butter 3 tbsp Sage 1 medium sized onion Seasoning-Salt […]

When cooking this recipe for rack of lamb, score the skin with the tip of a sharp knife in a lattice fashion, being careful not to pierce the flesh, before rubbing in the marinade. Serves 4 1 rack of lamb (with 10â12 bones) For the Marinade 2 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tsp grated fresh root ginger 2 tsp crushed peppercorns 2 tsp crushed garlic 1 tsp sesame seeds 1 tsp five-spice powder Place all the marinade ingredients into a food […]

Although the traditional bread-making method below can take a while, itâs definitely worth the wait because it produces, without a doubt, the best-tasting bread. The first step is to make a starter dough and feed it every day with flour and water. Itâs very important to use natural spring water or distilled water because chlorinated water will not work so well. Makes 2 x 500g (8Â˝-INCH) loaves 500g (3 2â3cups) strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 200ml (1 […]

The italian words panna cotta mean âcooked creamâ, a very easy dessert to make at home. You simply simmer a mixture of cream, milk and sugar or honey, mix in some gelatine and allow the mixture to cool down and set. It is sure to become a firm family favourite. Use the basic recipe and adapt it to bring in additional flavours according to your personal tastes. Serves 4 2 leaves or sheets of gelatine 150ml (2â3cup) double (heavy) cream […]

The delicate flavour of the scallops and the crisp pastry are a lovely combination. Although fresh scallops can be expensive, itâs a case of a little goes a long way in this recipe. drizzle the tartlets with some Wild Garlic Pesto to add extra flavour, if you like. Serves 4 2 x sheets of puff pastry, each about 30 x 20cm (12 x 8 inches) egg wash, made with 1 egg, beaten with 1 tsp milk 8 fresh scallops 4 […]